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Thursday, February 10, 2005

Collegian: Coaches join the fray in practice

Coaches join the fray in practice:

"The Penn State men's basketball team has a secret.
While the Nittany Lions have played with a painstakingly shallow bench all season, two players have received more practice time with each passing month and have presented quite a challenge to the other players on the court -- all while not seeing a single minute of playing time in an actual game.

"And no, one of those players isn't Cilk McSweeney, a Chevon Troutman look-a-like (only a bit smaller) who has been practicing with the team as a redshirt after transferring from Towson University.

"Then, why, you might ask, aren't these two particular players being utilized on a team that has struggled mightily in Big Ten play?
It's because the 'players' in question are assistant coaches James Johnson and Hilliary Scott.

"Pressed into duty for a second straight year, the duo plays on the Lions' scout team during practice because of the roster's lack of depth. ..."

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